Chicken Quesadillas
Devashish
These restaurant-style Chicken Quesadillas are a 20-minute wonder that delivers pure comfort in every bite. Packed with 39g of protein and melted cheese, they strike the perfect balance between crispy tortillas and juicy filling.
Prep Time 8 minutes mins
Cook Time 12 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican, Tex-Mex
Servings 4
Calories 495 kcal
Baking sheet
Skillet
Parchment paper
For Quesadillas
- 1 1/2 tablespoon oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup chicken stock
- 1-2 tablespoons Hot sauce Valentina or Cholula
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked chicken shredded
- 3 cups shredded cheese cheddar or Monterrey Jack
- 4 flour tortillas 8-inch
Toppings
- salsa
- guacamole or sliced avocado
- sour cream
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment. Shred cheese and set aside.
Heat oil in a skillet over medium. Whisk in flour and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Slowly whisk in stock and cook for 1-2 minutes until thickened, stirring frequently. Remove from heat; stir in spices, hot sauce, salt, pepper, chicken, and cheese.
Divide mixture evenly over half of each of the tortillas. Fold tortillas in half and place on baking sheet. Bake for about 8-10 minutes until golden and melty.
Cut chicken quesadillas into wedges and serve with sour cream, salsa and guacamole.
Calories: 495kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 39gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 134mgSodium: 722mgPotassium: 293mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 628IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 567mgIron: 2mg
Keyword grilled chicken, melted cheese, tortilla wraps